Even though A R Rahman [ Images ] came back empty-handed from this year's Academy Awards, the night was not a total loss for India [ Images ].

Not when two of the country's hottest women were there to make sure the Indian flag was flying high.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan [ Images ] and Mallika Sherawat [ Images ] wowed the crowds with their individual style and beauty when they walked the red carpet.

Ash, who came with husband Abhishek, looked gorgeous in a rust coloured Giorgio Armani [ Images ] Prive gown with rows of amber sequins and beaded detail at the waist, while Mallika dazzled in a sparkling gown.

Mallika had earlier tweeted that "Maybe I'd wear veggies instead as my dress!" Good thing, she didn't.

Both ladies looked smashing. But since this is a poll, there can be only one winner.

So who is it going to be? Who looked hotter? Vote now!